Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K · Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot Mile · Competitive Walk & more
From the Organizer
The 49th Annual Turkey Trot 10K and 1 Mile Run provides a traditional quality running event for families & runners of all abilities. All proceeds will go to our Scholorship fund
COURSE: Both Races are holiday traditions, family-friendly, with deeply discounted youth registrations.
One Mile Race at 8:15 AM - This is an out-and-back starting and finishing in front of the Mt Trashmore YMCA.
10K Race at 9 AM - This certified course starts at the Mt Trashmore YMCA, loops through Windsor Woods, and then Mt Trashmore City Park & finishes back at the Y. Strollers are allowed on the Course, we just ask if you start in the back of the race. Dogs are not allowed on the course.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE: long-sleeved T-shirts for all. To guarantee a shirt and the shirt size, we recommend signing up early! Onsite refreshments and a post‐race party will be complimentary to race participants & volunteers in the YMCA parking lot. Age group awards will be announced at the party. Finisher medals to all registered for & completing each race.
REGISTRATION: Early Bird discounted registration of $35 is open through May 31st. Registration will go up to $40 until October 1 then $45 until November 1, then $50 until race day!
YOUTH DISCOUNT: There is an $8.00 youth discount for ages 22 and under through 11/26/26.
TODDLER TURKEY WOBBLE 50YD DASH
We are bringing it back again this year, 50yd Toddler wobble. Registration is free, all participants will receive a bib and a medal. This race is only open for smaller kids that cant run a mile. Race will start right before the mile, around 8 am.
AWARDS: 10K top 3 Overall Male & Female
10K age Groups
Male:12 & under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over, Walkers top 3 overall
Female: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 75& over, Walkers top 3 overall
Medals for all finishers
Mile Run/Walk Awards
Top 3 male and female in age groups: 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-19, 20-39, 40 & above;
Medals for all finishers
TIME LIMITS: One Mile cutoff is 8:50 AM. The 10K cutoff is 10:45 AM.
10K Event Records
1996 Tommy Holland 30:22
2008 Natalie Sherbak 35:12
*Option for add'l discount. There is a $3.00 savings if you opt out of receiving a quality T-shirt. You will be prompted in the sign up process to choose a shirt size or opt out. The savings will appear at checkout.
Paper entry forms are not available.
Registration & pre-registered packet pick-up will be held Wednesday, Nov 25th from 1:00 to 5:30 PM at the Mt. Trashmore YMCA , 4441 South Boulevard in Virginia Beach.
STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: Your Discount will be automatically applied at checkout - register by Nov 26th.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A Club membership discount of $5.00 is available thru Nov 25th. Discounts are automatically applied on the payment page during registration. You should use the account you used to register for the club to apply for this discount. We will also attempt to match on name/date of birth.
This is a Strider Grand Prix, Youth Grand Prix.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
58°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oceana Nas, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Virginia Beach, VA
Population
457,066
as of 2023
Elevation
14 ft
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile?
- Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile is a running race held in Virginia Beach, Virginia on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Virginia Beach, Virginia at Mt Trashmore YMCA, Virginia Beach, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile
Nov 26, 2026